Save the Date! The 5th annual Jammin for Justice will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Williwaw from 6 – 9pm! We can’t wait to celebrate another year of justice and jam out to some wonderful local music with the community. Facebook event page This year’s event will feature the groovy music of […]
Free Bankruptcy Basics CLE Webinar
Join the ALSC Pro Bono Training Academy and pro bono volunteer Valerie Therrien on March 23rd from 12pm – 1.30pm as we walk through the basics of a simple Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case! The CLE will be accessible with any internet or data connected device and is eligible for 1.5 General CLE Credits. Please contact […]
Volunteer of the Month: Vanessa Norman
ALSC’s March 2018 Volunteer of the Month is Vanessa Norman! Vanessa is a super volunteer who has assisted with the Elizabeth Peratrovich Pro Bono Legal Clinic at AFN, the Housing Court Justice Project, and also takes on individual pro bono cases involving probate and family law. Through all of her volunteer work, Vanessa always contributes […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Dan Burton
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is happy to honor Dan Burton as the 2018 February Volunteer of the Month! Dan is ALSC’s go-to guy for pro bono wills. He is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients, and sometimes travels to the client’s home, nursing home, or hospital to ensure they get the help they […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Elizabeth Hodes
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is happy to celebrate Elizabeth (Liz) Hodes as our January Volunteer of the Month! Liz has made a huge impact as a volunteer with ALSC due to the time and energy she continuously puts into helping those in need. We are so grateful to Liz for her many life-changing contributions to our […]
9th Annual MLK Day Free Legal Help Clinic
The 9th annual MLK Day Free Legal Help clinic is a public service event to honor Dr. King’s legacy of volunteerism and leadership. The annual event is hosted by the Alaska Bar Association, Alaska Court System, Alaska Legal Services Corporation and local bar associations. This year, free legal clinics will be offered in: Anchorage: Mountain View […]
December Volunteer of the Month: Lauren Sommer
Our final Volunteer of the Month for 2017 is the extraordinary Lauren Sommer! We are extremely grateful to have Lauren as a pro bono volunteer because she always goes the extra mile when helping clients with her passion, determination, and positive attitude. Check out our interview with Lauren below: Why did you choose to volunteer […]
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with ALSC!
After the busiest shopping days of the year, #GivingTuesday gives us all a chance to give back. Your gift to ALSC on this special day provides life-changing access to civil legal aid that will: Help Alaskans fight foreclosure and stay in their homes, Protect domestic violence victims and their families, and Secure access to healthcare and public […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Helen Poitra-Chalmers
Helen Poitra-Chalmers is our marvelous November Volunteer of the Month! Helen can truly do it all. Not only does Helen lend her talents to the Landlord/Tenant Hotline by helping Alaskans with their critical housing needs, she also serves as an essential member of ALSC’s fundraising committee. We are so thankful for the passion, determination, and […]
Robert Hickerson Day
Every October 12th, ALSC offices close to commemorate Robert Hickerson Day. Robert was ALSC’s Executive Director from 1984 until June 2001, when he passed away after a courageous 7-year on-again-off-again battle with a brain tumor. Robert was and still is a stellar example of all we should hope to be as advocates for our communities […]
